Certified

/ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To guarantee or confirm officially.
The organization certified the quality of the product.
To confirm or endorse someone’s competence or qualifications.
They certified her skills after she passed all evaluation tests.
adjective
Recognized as having met a certain standard or requirement, especially after examination or assessment.
She is a certified public accountant, having passed all the necessary exams.
Officially recognized or authorized.
The program was certified by the national education board.
Confirmed or verified.
The certified results from the experiment showed a clear trend.
Having received a formal certificate or endorsement.
He completed the training and became a certified yoga instructor.

Etymology

From Middle English, from the Old French 'certifié', from Latin 'certificare', meaning 'to assure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

certified genius
Someone who has officially proven to be exceptionally intelligent.
certified letter
A type of mail that provides proof of delivery.
certified check
A check guaranteed by the bank, ensuring it will not bounce.

Related Words

certification
The process of verifying or validating something.
certify
To attest or declare something as certain or genuine.
certificate
An official document that confirms a certain fact or status.

Slang Meanings

Certified fresh
That movie is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Certified banger
That track is a certified banger; it's perfect for the party.